Thomas Zilliox

Thomas Zilliox

Tech Lead & AI Engineer

Software Engineer and AI Developer with 7+ years of expertise in crafting robust, scalable software solutions. Passionate about solving complex problems with AI and innovative software architecture.

About Me

I'm a seasoned Software Engineer and AI Developer with over 7 years of experience in designing and implementing robust, scalable software solutions. My expertise spans from embedded systems to AI-powered applications, with a deep understanding of software architecture and development methodologies.

Currently working as a Tech Lead and Senior Software Engineer at Fluxim AG, I've successfully led multiple software development projects, implemented AI solutions using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and significantly improved code quality and testing practices.

I'm passionate about continuous learning and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence and software engineering. My technical leadership has been demonstrated through successful project deliveries while maintaining several personal open-source projects.

Location

Zurich, Switzerland

Languages

English (Advanced)
French (Native)
German (Intermediate)

Education

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CAS in Computer Science (AI)

ETHZ, 2025

Specialized certificate focusing on advanced topics in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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MSc Control System and Mechatronics

EPFL, 2017

Master's degree with focus on control systems engineering and mechatronic systems design.

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BSc Mechanical Engineering

EPFL, 2015

Bachelor's degree providing strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and applications.

Projects & Research

ETH Computer Science Projects (2025)

Studied the impact of hyperparameters on Catastrophic Forgetting in continuous learning using the Mammoth framework. Built Healthcare Predictive Models with robust data engineering for clinical datasets, addressing missing values, outliers, feature selection, and normalization.

Machine Learning Healthcare AI Data Engineering

AI Content Creator on Medium (2024 - Present)

Author of regular technical articles on AI topics including RAG techniques, practical ML applications, and making machine learning concepts accessible to the general public. Explore and communicate cutting-edge developments in the AI field to technical audiences. Discover the lastest artciles.

Technical Writing AI Research Knowledge Sharing

Seasonly (2024)

Created Seasonly, a personal project turned public tool that automates seasonal ingredient tracking by region and connects users to tailored recipes. Designed to promote sustainable eating and reduce environmental impact, the app makes seasonal cooking accessible to all experience levels through an intuitive, user-friendly interface. Discover Seasonly.

Sustainability Web Development Full-Stack Development

LabVIEW UI Testing Framework (2024)

Developed and maintain an user-friendly open-source framework to enhance software quality and streamline data extraction from LabVIEW interfaces—without requiring LabVIEW expertise or licenses. Enabled intuitive access to graph and control data for non-specialist users. Discover the framework.

Open-source Software Quality UI Testing

Milkyway Tracker (In development)

Currently developing an application to estimate the visibility of the Milky Way using real-time cloud cover and lunar brightness data based on the user's location.

API Integration Mobile Development Full-Stack Development

Home Weather Station (2023)

Developed an IoT weather station using Raspberry Pi Pico WH and Raspberry Pi 4, featuring real-time data monitoring via a local web server and remote access through ThingSpeak. Designed both a web and mobile interface for comprehensive and user-friendly data visualization. Explore the full project on GitHub.

IoT Embedded Systems Cloud Integration

Certifications

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PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) ®

Project Management Institute, 2024

Earners of the globally-recognized PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) have demonstrated their knowledge and skills in agile practices, tools and techniques that are applicable across virtually any industry and methodology.

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TensorFlow Developer Certificate

TensorFlow, 2024

This level one certificate exam tests a developers foundational knowledge of integrating machine learning into tools and applications. The certificate program requires an understanding of building TensorFlow models using Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, and real-world image data and strategies.

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Foundational C# with Microsoft

FreeCodeCamp & Microsoft, 2023

This certificate validates proficiency in core programming concepts, syntax, and practical application of the C# language through hands-on projects. It demonstrates the ability to build applications using object-oriented programming principles.

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Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA)

NI (National Instruments), 2020

Certified LabVIEW Architects (CLA) demonstrate mastery in understanding technical requirements, architecting a LabVIEW program, and setting up the project for effective project management.